Strategic Alliances: The Vital Link Between the National Association for Health Care Recruitment and the State Chapters Terry Bennett, RN, MS, CHCR Director of Nurse Recruitment NAHCR President

NAHCR Vision: To be the preeminent organization for Health Care recruitment professionals by providing education, information and resources Mission: To provide health care recruitment professionals education, networking, and resources to become strategic business partners within a dynamic health care environment. Values: Advocacy, Credibility, Integrity, Leadership and Diversity

Who is NAHCR Association established in 1975 Focus on health care recruitment Four Regions North Central North Eastern Southern Western There are currently over 600+ members and over 40 affiliated chapters

NAHCR Membership Benefits Opportunities to network with colleagues around the country facing similar problem and challenges Full access to all areas on the NAHCR website Access to the NAHCR Direction quarterly newsletter with current, pertinent information to assist health care recruiters in their work responsibilities IMAGE national conference discount Who’s Who directory of all active, associate and institutional members of NAHCR Recruiters Handbook

NAHCR Membership Con’t NAHCR Current, a bi-monthly e-newsletter with current information regarding the association Education Webinars free of charge for NAHCR members IMAGE, a national educational conference, held annually, that provides information, current issues, ways to enhance your professional performance and methods to assist you in your work responsibilities. Opportunities to network with peers and with representatives from companies who provide products and services of interest to health care recruiters. Opportunity to earn credentials and demonstrate professional knowledge of skills, i.e., Certified Health Care Recruiter (CHCR), HRCI

NAHCR Membership Con’t How to become a member If you are a recruiter or human resources professional in any organization providing direct health care (hospital, long term/sub acute care, home health, military, HMO), you have met the basic requirements for joining us. Becoming a member costs $135 a year and entitles you to all of the benefits and programs we offer; additional members in same company are $99 per year.

NAHCR Annual IMAGE Conference Industry leaders/national acclaimed speakers and peers “current topics and real life case studies” Pre-conference topics Advanced recruiter Metrics Recruitment and Retention CHCR An Exhibit Hall with Vendors to meet all of your needs Accredited CHCR, HRCI and Nursing Social events for networking

NAHCR Annual IMAGE Conference Save the date – July 22-25,2014, Orlando, Florida 100% of 2013 IMAGE attendees would recommend attending conference!

NAHCR Annual IMAGE Conference Charitable Contributions The Host Chapter of IMAGE selects a charity approved by the NAHCR Board of Directors Charity Raffle Donations

CHCR Requirements Minimum of two(2) years experience as a health care recruiter Recertification Process & Requirements You must meet one of the two methods for recertification Repeat the examination every two years OR Demonstrate participation in at least 20 contact hours of continuing education

CHCR General Examination Review Course and Exam is held during IMAGE conference $450 Fee (Members) $595 Fee (Non-Members) Recruitment Handbook

CHCR Con’t Reviewing for the exam helps you stay abreast of current trends in health care recruitment Way to test your knowledge and measure it against other peers in healthcare recruitment May improve your career advancement opportunities Most importantly – professional certification

Discussion Forums Chapter Meetings Facebook page Linkedin site NAHCR Annual IMAGE Conference NAHCR Blog NAHCR Listserv Twitter site

Questions to Membership Specific questions related to recruiting or human resources can be asked to the entire NAHCR membership through our: Directly to any one recruiter or to NAHCR staff Institutional Members Linkedin Listserv

Product Services Boxwood Career Center NAHCR Institutional Members IMAGE Exhibitors Recruiter Referrals

NAHCR Business Partners ADVANCE LEAN Human Capital Identified Recruit Work4

Networking Opportunities Attending annual IMAGE conference Serving on one of three standing committees (Communication, Education, Membership) Contributing articles in Directions Through local chapters

NAHCR Involvement NAHCR Member Committees Communication Education Membership For more information, please contact Raven (913) or

NAHCR Recognition Presenting at IMAGE or Webinar Contributing Articles in Directions Serving on the NAHCR Board of Directors President President Elect Vice President Treasurer Secretary Regional Chair

NAHCR Recognition NAHCR Awards Cindy Fife Award Distinguished Member Award Media Award

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